2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA vs 2019 BMW 4 Series

2019 BMW 4 Series
2019 BMW 4 Series
$44,600MSRP
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2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA
$36,650MSRP
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2019 BMW 4 Series
$44,600MSRP
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2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA
$36,650MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$44,600

MSRP

$36,650

Average price

$23,620

Average price

$26,976

Listings

211

Listings

139
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Voice commands work well
Cons
  • Headrests can't be adjusted
  • Overly aggressive lane-keep assist
  • Cramped back seat

2019 BMW 4 Series Reviews Summary

2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Reviews Summary

In recent years, first-time luxury shoppers have had plenty of choices, but those choices haven't always been great. In the past decade, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi have offered “fun-size” subcompact luxury cars and crossovers. But “subcompact” is typically synonymous with “budget,” and the German Big Three have had a hard time rectifying “small” with “upscale.” Look no further than the woeful Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class or the underwhelming BMW X1. These cars might have luxury badges on their hoods, but they hardly live up to them.

As subcompact luxury cars go, a “4-door coupe” like the 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class makes a lot more sense than I initially expected. For commuters and first-time luxury buyers who simply want a comfortable place to sit on their way to work, and who occasionally need a backseat for guests or kids, the CLA makes more sense than paying a premium for a crossover or larger sedan. It has the lines of a coupe but is more sensible than one.

The CLA has been redesigned for 2020, and as Mercedes has unveiled a more affordable A-Class sedan, the CLA is no longer the most affordable vehicle in the German luxury brand’s US lineup. This allows the CLA to grow in new and interesting ways, becoming a more dramatic performance luxury car. Read on to learn if the CLA-Class is the right choice for your first luxury car as well as which specific trim CarGurus recommends.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 248 hp I4

Engine

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

Horsepower

MPG City

24

MPG City

MPG Highway

34

MPG Highway

2019 BMW 4 Series
2019 BMW 4 Series
$44,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA
$36,650MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2019 BMW 4 Series
$44,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA
$36,650MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$44,600
$36,650
Average price
$23,620
$26,976
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.3
4.8
Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Voice commands work well
Cons
  • Headrests can't be adjusted
  • Overly aggressive lane-keep assist
  • Cramped back seat
Summary

In recent years, first-time luxury shoppers have had plenty of choices, but those choices haven't always been great. In the past decade, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi have offered “fun-size” subcompact luxury cars and crossovers. But “subcompact” is typically synonymous with “budget,” and the German Big Three have had a hard time rectifying “small” with “upscale.” Look no further than the woeful Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class or the underwhelming BMW X1. These cars might have luxury badges on their hoods, but they hardly live up to them.

As subcompact luxury cars go, a “4-door coupe” like the 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class makes a lot more sense than I initially expected. For commuters and first-time luxury buyers who simply want a comfortable place to sit on their way to work, and who occasionally need a backseat for guests or kids, the CLA makes more sense than paying a premium for a crossover or larger sedan. It has the lines of a coupe but is more sensible than one.

The CLA has been redesigned for 2020, and as Mercedes has unveiled a more affordable A-Class sedan, the CLA is no longer the most affordable vehicle in the German luxury brand’s US lineup. This allows the CLA to grow in new and interesting ways, becoming a more dramatic performance luxury car. Read on to learn if the CLA-Class is the right choice for your first luxury car as well as which specific trim CarGurus recommends.

Video
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 248 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
MPG City
24
MPG Highway
34
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